Staging the Past: Living History, Live Audiences, Real Challenges

The EXARC conference, taking place 12-15 November 2026, is open to everyone, welcoming professionals, researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts in experimental archaeology and related fields. This edition will focus on the opportunities and challenges of presenting the past through living history. It will explore how to engage live audiences effectively while balancing authenticity, interpretation, and the practical realities of experimental archaeology and museum contexts.